Live updates during the heatwave that we are currently experiencing in across Dorset

Dorset fire stations at risk of closure have been handed a temporary lifeline - but a crunch vote next week will decide whether councillors back a rescue plan that could save them permanently

Schools across west Dorset are introducing a range of measures to cope with extreme heat, including relaxed uniform rules and cancelled activities

Dorset’s chief fire officer has praised village campaigners for playing a “pivotal” role in potentially saving eight threatened fire stations

CHANGES at a holiday park feature in the latest planning applications for sites in Bridport, Charmouth and nearby villages, including proposed changes at a holiday park and several home improvement schemes.

A writer for national newspaper The Telegraph says he was 'charmed' by the Dorset town of Sherborne

BIG projects which tie-up millions of pounds of council taxpayers’ money, but are never started, are to be scaled back at Dorset Council.

Dorset Council announces temporary road closures in Powerstock, Lyme Regis, Broadwindsor, Burton Bradstock and Beaminster for maintenance and fibre works.

Milly's Ice Cream in Lyme Regis applies for a premises licence to sell alcohol from 9am–10pm. Public comments to Dorset Council open until 28 June 2026.

Brigadier Nick Orr has taken over as president of the Bridport branch of the Royal British Legion from Brigadier John Dean, who has led the branch for 12 years.

Red weather warnings are in place across the UK today as record-breaking temperatures are expected.

Dozens of families flocked to the west Dorset seafront this weekend for a party in the sunshine

Dorset has been placed under a rare red weather warning for extreme heat, with temperatures expected to soar into the 30s and pose a risk to life later this week

Delays are being reported on the A35 due to reports of the broken down vehicle in Chideock

The police has responded to reports that farmers across Dorset are feeling vulnerable and frustrated as they say gangs are still targeting rural communities.

A fire started on the coast in west Dorset over the weekend sparking an emergency response

A reader argues the UK’s welfare system is unfair and unsustainable, calling on the next prime minister to take bold action on benefits and pensions.

A seafood restaurant in Lyme Regis is offering a 'parking on us' scheme in a bid to encourage visitors to the south west

The joint sixth form at the Sir John Colfox Academy and Beaminster School held its annual summer ball on Friday

RAIL passengers are being only told to travel on the Weymouth-Waterloo line on Wednesday and Thursday of this week if their journeys are essential.

An exciting new exhibition showcasing the industry that put Bridport on the map is being displayed in town

Parts of town have been damaged after a spate of bin fires took place this morning

-A weather warning for extreme heat has been upgraded to red for Dorset -It warns of population-wide adverse health effects experienced, not limited to those most vulnerable to extreme heat, leading to serious illness or danger to life -Tourists are ...

Another year of extreme nettle eating has come to a close as the Bridport champion defends her title

GWR has issued an 'essential travel only ' warning for Wednesday, June 24 and Thursday, June 25 amid an extreme heat weather warning

Find out more about the curious case of mysterious and unusual Dorset hole Culpepper’s Dish near Briantspuddle

Sir Keir Starmer has confirmed that he will step down as Prime Minister.

The latest heatwave is set to hit the UK this week, with some areas forecast to get close to 40C temperatures, the Met Office has said.

Andy Burnham's bid to become Labour leader received a major boost after former Health Secretary Wes Streeting threw his full support behind the Makerfield MP and urged the party to unite behind him.

In a statement outside 10 Downing Street, Sir Keir said his party had asked “whether I am best placed to lead us into the next general election”.

The Prime Minister has spent the weekend reflecting on his future amid mounting pressure from within his Cabinet.

It’s important to know the rules when it comes to sunbathing – especially if you plan to strip off to avoid tan lines

The Met Office has forecast temperatures as high as 38C for parts of the country this week.

A Lyme Regis resident has urged the Ministry of Justice to update its public guidance on Personal Welfare Deputyship, warning families are being misled into making costly and unnecessary court applications.

A warning has been issued from west Dorset emergency services as the county is set to face scorching temperatures over the next few days

The fire service is urging people to avoid having bonfires amid extreme heat and weather warnings across Dorset

An agricultural fire sparked a large emergency response yesterday evening in west Dorset

Rare behind-the-scenes photos taken by a 16-year-old during the 1966 filming of Far from the Madding Crowd are now on display in Bridport.

Try this five-mile circular walk through Yetminster, Beer Hackett and Thornford, taking in medieval paths, riverside views and Dorset’s finest villages.

A second batch of photos from Bridport reception classes in 2002 capture more young pupils in their early school years.

Kittiwakes are transforming Dorset’s cliffs into a dramatic spectacle. Discover where to see them, why they gather and enjoy stunning reader photos.

A 1967 project in West Bay extended a sewer outfall 950m into the sea to reduce pollution

‘A teacher said, “I read your story to the year above”. When you’re young, that’s a big deal’

An information centre has been gifted memorabilia commemorating one of the most successful TV shows to come out of west Dorset

Here is how to pronounce the Dorset town of Beaminster - which could be the most mis-pronounced town in the county

This 1921 Dorset Echo page reveals how attitudes towards women have changed.

Beaminster Freemasons have donated £500 to the Prout Bridge Project to support its distraction bags helping young people manage anxiety and mental health.

Dog owners are being warned to check pets carefully as grass seed season spreads, with a Dorset vet explaining the risks, symptoms and how to prevent serious injury.

The longest day of 2026 and the Summer Solstice will take place soon. Here's everything you need to know.

Year 11 students from The Sir John Colfox Academy marked the end of their secondary school journey in style at their prom, held at Symondsbury Tithe Barn